Cinderella Castle is the backdrop of the most popular theme park in the world, the Magic Kingdom at Disney World! The Castle is used as a backdrop for various shows such as Dream Along with Mickey and the nighttime fireworks show, Happily Ever After.

Many people simply look at the Castle from afar. However, I suggest that the next time you have the opportunity to visit the Magic Kingdom, you be sure to take a stroll THROUGH the Castle. Inside you will find that the walls are adorn with beautiful mosaic artwork depicting the story of Cinderella. The entire process of adding the murals to the Castle walls took over two years to complete:

Construction of the Mosaic walls within Cinderella Castle

Construction of the Mosaic walls within Cinderella Castle

Being fit for Cinderella’s slipper

Midnight

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To begin his Springfield: Home of the Simpsons tour, we always first begin with a ride on the Simpson’s Ride. Here is Universal’s official description of the attraction:

“Grab a seat with The Simpsons on a virtual reality roller coaster ride. As the journey begins, someone is sabotaging Krustyland, Krusty the Clown’s low-budget theme park, and you’ll smash and blast through the park with Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie in an over-the-top non-stop adventure. Don’t worry. We’ll try to get you back in one piece. The action feels so real on this indoor simulation you’re sure to let out a “woo hoo” or two. And keep an eye out for cameos from countless Simpsons characters as you soar across Springfield and beyond.”

Ride the Simpson’s Ride

After that wild ride, you may find yourself hungry so stop into Krusty Burger or grab a drink in Moe’s Tavern. My son’s favorite drink in the park is found at Moe’s and is called a Flaming Moe. This drink bubbles and fizzes. For the price of approximately $10, you also keep the Flaming Moe souvenir cup. Inside the Tavern, you will find many of the features you see on the Simpsons television show to include the Love Tester machine and the jukebox.

Inside Krusty Burger, the wall of Simpsons characters from the seasons of popular shows.

Enjoying a Flaming Moe at Moe’s Tavern

Be sure to look in the theme park guide so you can plan your visit with the Simpson’s Characters. The lines for visiting with them is usually fairly short and very worth it.

A visit with the Simpson’s Characters

There are many other details in this section of the park such as the Kwik E Mart, Bumblebee Man’s Taco Truck and Suds McDuff’s Hot Dogs. Next time you are in Universal Studios Orlando, be sure to set aside some time for this great section of the park!

If you are handicapped or are traveling with someone who is handicapped to Disney World, you may still use the Magical Express from the Orlando International Airport to your Disney World resort. Disney’s Magical Express motorcoaches accommodate most Guests in standard-size wheelchairs and ECVs.

When you make your Disney’s Magical Express reservation, be sure to indicate if you will require a wheelchair lift to board the motorcoach. Have the information available on the size of your wheelchair or ECV when you call so you can provide the details at that time. The Cast Members at the Magical Express should also be able to use that information you provide on the details to let you know if your wheelchair or ECV meets the guidelines for riding on their buses.

When you arrive at the Magical Express location at the airport, you will check in with the Cast Members. They will point you to the appropriate line for Guests that will be riding the bus using a wheelchair or ECV. Once it is your turn to load on the bus, you will provide your luggage or other items to the motorcoach driver for them to store. Then you will be loaded on the back of the motorcoach as shown in the photo above. Once inside the motorcoach, your wheelchair or ECV will be secured by seat belts so you have a secure ride to your resort. Once you arrive at your resort, the motorcoach driver will assist you in getting out of the bus in the same manner as you loaded and provide you with your stored bags. The process is fairly quick and very safe.

What experiences have you had with using the Magical Express with a wheelchair or ECV? Let us know here.

Recently, this photo was published on Facebook of the view as seen by Tinkerbell from the Cinderella Castle. As you might recall, Tinkerbell flies from Cinderella Castle nightly, weather permitting, towards the end of the Happily Ever After fireworks. Many fans have stated that they wish that the flight would become a new attraction at Disney World! While this will likely never happen, it is awesome to get to see the view from atop the Cinderella Castle!

Disney fans all flocked to the theater this past weekend to see the new movie, Dumbo. In addition to soared into the theaters, the little elephant has also been introduced as the newest Disney Pandora Collection. These little charms are adorable and will enchant those who love this classic story. Find this charm here and all of the Disney Pandora charms here.

While vacationing at Disney World, there are many fantastic desserts available all over the parks. They are not only fun to see but also fun to indulge in! These tasty treats are located at the Sunshine Seasons in Epcot. The cost of the desserts is about $4 – $6. There are different desserts at all of the various dining locations. Even if you are not going to buy any, they are certainly fun to see!

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In Universal Studios, there are many different water attractions to enjoy. During the hot summer months, these attractions are very popular! The attractions include the following:

Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges

Jurassic Park River Adventure

If you are someone who does not really care for walking around wet, you may want to consider how to ride and not get wet or how to quickly once you are wet. Here are some suggestions:

Forgot your rain coat? Grab a plastic bag from one of the gift shops and use it as a bad rain coat.

Use one of the “People Dryers” available outside of the Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls attraction. The cost of the dryers is $5 for 4 minutes. The dryers are fairly large and can accommodate several people at once.

If you are planning a Disney Cruise, grab a copy of this book so you can write down all of the details of your adventure! Use the space to take down the details of the food you loved, the shows you experienced and the excursions and ports you explored! Make new friends while onboard? Use the space to get all of your friend’s contact information! You will be able to refer to your adventures in the years to come! This book is now on sale for only $8.99.

Get your copy here and begin your journal on all the magical moments of your vacation!

Before you head into one of the Universal Studios Orlando theme parks, you should indulge in a unique dining experience found at the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium. There you will find a full-service restaurant, bar and confectionary. The food options include classic dishes like steak and seafood, as well as an all-day brunch menu featuring crepes and quiches.

Before you order too much food, be sure to save some room for some of the restaurant’s gourmet chocolates and one-of-a-kind desserts, ranging from artisanal milkshakes to sumptuous sundaes. They have many flavors to include Chocolate Brownie Bark, Bacon Brittle and Salted Caramel Flan.

As if all of that is not enough, there are also a few characters there to greet the guests as they enjoy their meal. They are adorable and in costumes that fit right in with the theme of the restaurant:

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A day in the parks includes lots of fun, commotion and attractions. Often where you parked your vehicle is long gone from your memory by the time you leave to return to the parking lot. After trying to find my vehicle once wandering around from isle to isle looking, I decided that I would take other measures.

Now when I arrive, I look for a sign that indicates where I parked and snap a photo of the location. Parking at Universal Studios is always nice since they have signs right above the parking isle. At Disney World, the signs can be a bit more difficult to find and are often located on tall lighting poles. Be sure to try this idea so you do not lose your vehicle on your next trip to a theme park!